A one-way door is the part of the job that gets the possum out of the roof. It is a short tunnel of mesh with a hinged flap at the outer end. The crew we book fixes it over the gap the possum uses to get into your roof in Cleveland. At night, the possum pushes out through the flap to feed, and because the flap only swings outward, it cannot get back in through that opening. It is simple, but it only works when it is placed in the right spot.
For the door to do its job, every other gap close by has to be closed first, or the possum just uses another way in. The crew checks the roof space and the roofline before choosing where the door goes, looking for fresh fur, droppings and worn paths that show the main entry.
- Finding the main entry from signs inside and outside
- Closing nearby gaps before the door goes on
- Fitting the door firmly to the roof, fascia or wall
- Placing it where the possum naturally travels
- Removing it and sealing the gap after quiet nights
Doors usually stay on for a few nights. Most people notice the thumping stops quickly, though a possum can take a night or two to change its routine. Once you have had a run of quiet nights, ring us and we book the crew back to take the door off and seal the opening with mesh or flashing.
One-way doors can go on tin and tiled roofs, wall vents and gaps under raised homes. To book a one-way door installation in Cleveland or a nearby suburb, ring 07 3543 7767.
